Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b99-7faa-7224-9b69-3fa5af3ed448/drug-and-alcohol-testing-random-and-for-cause

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# Drug and Alcohol Testing - Random and For Cause

[Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd](https://tendernation.io/buyers/network-rail-infrastructure-ltd)

Estimated value

£3,908,200

Published

11 Apr 2023

Deadline

Closed

27 Apr 2023

## Who can bid

- Sets up a framework

    Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years.

## About this tender

Network Rail intends to award a contract to a single supplier for the provision of drug and alcohol testing - random and for cause. The technical specification includes (but is not limited to) the following requirements:

- Testing to be conducted on Network Rail work locations throughout the Scotland, England and Wales and will accommodate shift working inclusive of night working and weekends;
- ‘For cause’ and post incident testing required to be within 2hrs of notification from Network Rail. This service shall be available 24/7/365;
- Primary method of Drug testing will be Point of Contact testing (POCT) for urine, with laboratory confirmation required for non-negative samples within 3 days. Alcohol testing is carried out using breath analysis. Network Rail may consider alternative methods of testing during term of contract should there be a sound business and evidence-based reason to make any changes;
- Provision of Medical Review Officer (MRO) for medical review and confirmation of positive results;
- Provision of POCT Testing Kits;
- Account and Contract Management; and
- Management Information and Reporting

## CPV classification

Health services Health and social work services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-037d5f-2023-04-11T18:35:42+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-037d5f-2023-04-11T18:35:42+01:00)

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